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DTSTAMP:20251203T105205
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Mark Erelli
DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nCritically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli is a Boston-based veteran of the folk and roots music scene\, renowned for his emotional honesty\, craftsmanship\, and warmth. Erelli exploded out of the gate in 1999 when he won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award in the wake of his “auspicious debut” (Billboard)\, joining the ranks of previous honorees like Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. More recently\, Erelli penned the anti-gun violence song “By Degrees\,” recorded in collaboration with Rosanne Cash\, Sheryl Crow\, and others\, which garnered a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2019 Americana Honors and Awards. He followed this honor with a pair of records that drew comparisons to both Tom Petty and John Prine\, as well as praise for their energy\, grace\, and resilience. Now\, on his fourteenth solo album Spring Green\, Erelli delivers his most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to date—a meditation on vulnerability\, endurance\, and renewal. \n\nFollowing 2023’s Lay Your Darkness Down\, which chronicled his response to vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa\, Spring Green finds Erelli in a place of hard-won peace. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Zachariah Hickman and tracked largely live over three days\, the album feels fluid and organic—more watercolor painting than photographic snapshot. Its intimate sound recalls classic singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne and James Taylor\, prioritizing storytelling and emotional clarity over stylistic showmanship.\n\nBy choosing to release Spring Green independently through Bandcamp and personally fulfilling each order\, Erelli reaffirms his commitment to authentic connection over industry convention. The album stands as both an artistic statement and a survival guide—proof that true strength lies in softness\, and that being wholly oneself is more than enough.
UID:142201-21890202@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142201
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mutotix,Ark
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
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DTSTAMP:20260324T142358
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\"
UID:146980-21900190@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge
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DTSTAMP:20260428T120004
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Cycling Nationals
DESCRIPTION:Cycling Nationals
UID:141561-21889016@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141561
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Madison
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260421T085257
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend.
UID:147884-21902209@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Visual Arts,North Campus,Nature,Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,Humanities,ArtsRx,Family,Exhibition,Environment,Ecology,Culture,Biosciences
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143132
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
UID:135236-21876528@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:accessibility,Digital Accessibility,Diversity,Generative Ai,Inclusion,Pedagogy,Academic Technology At Michigan,Scholarship,Teaching And Learning,technology,Canvas,Artificial Intelligence,Ai Literacy
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260423T085450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market.
UID:147882-21902112@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Humanities,Visual Arts,Free,Family,Exhibition,Detroit,ArtsRx,ArtsEngine
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260422T150458
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial
DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm
UID:147925-21902410@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260427T125240
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T143000
SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - ChemBio Seminar
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CHEM 1400 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 10:00-10:30 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Courtney Henthorn\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Jennifer Bridwell-Rabb\n*Title of Talk:* Structure-Function Relationships in the Chlorophyll Catabolic Enzyme Pheophytinase\n\n*Time:* 10:30-11:00 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Antigone Wilson\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Sarah Keane\n*Title of Talk:* Investigating the RNA determinants of a non-canonical RNA-RNA interaction in Listeria monocytogenes\n\n*Time:* 11:00-11:30 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Ellie Hong\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Anna Mapp\n*Title of Talk:* Towards the Development of a Modular Lipopeptidomimetic Platform for Rapid Discovery of Transcriptional Coactivator Inhibitors\n\n*Time:* 11:30 AM-12:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Max Unger\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Alison Narayan & Prof. Bob Kennedy (Co-Advised)\n*Title of Talk:* Towards a droplet microfluidics platform for high-throughput directed evolution of enzymes for biocatalysis \n\n*Time:* 12:00-1:00 PM\nBreak\n\n*Time:* 1:00-1:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Hannah Morris\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Ryan Bailey\n*Title of Talk:* Resonance-enhanced\, label-free detection in free solution using dynamic droplet microfluidic gratings\n\n*Time:* 1:30-2:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Xiaoyan Li\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Kristin Koutmou\n*Title of Talk:* TBD\n\n*Time:* 2:00-2:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Jiying Liu\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Neil Marsh\n*Title of Talk:* Viperin: From an Antiviral Defense Protein to a Regulator of Mitochondrial Gene Expression
UID:147971-21902651@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147971
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1400
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DTSTAMP:20260428T123131
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab
DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1943735Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC
UID:147705-21901635@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147705
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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DTSTAMP:20260401T103514
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T130000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Learn to Meditate in 3 days
DESCRIPTION:Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation\, rejuvenation\, and inner connect in just three session.\n\nMeditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout\, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60\,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration\, heightened awareness\, and presence in the moment\, allowing a shift from thinking to feeling. Meditation also leads to a deeper state of relaxation\, regulating the stress response and promoting numerous health benefits.\n\nThe session will be guided by a trainer via Zoom meeting for all 3 days from noon to 1 p.m. All U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join at no cost. No prior experience with meditation is required.\n\nEvent Details\n*When: Every month for 3 days (attending all 3 sessions is recommended)*\n\nThe session is Remote over Zoom and upon registration you will have the Zoom MeetingId and Passcode\nSee Related Links for registration\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by Information Technology and Services (ITS) Teaching & Learning\, and is provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.\n\nJoin the MCommunity group for email updates – Meditation for wellness
UID:128708-21890330@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128708
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual,Well-being
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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